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ギモーヴ (ぎもーぶ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

ギモーヴ

Meanings

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noun

marshmallow

A soft, sweet confection, often fruit-flavored, similar to marshmallow. Loanword from French guimauve.

from French guimauve

フランスのお土産みやげにギモーヴをもらった。
I received some guimauve as a souvenir from France.

Written forms

ギモーヴ
- ぎもーぶ
  Standard katakana spelling from French guimauve.
- ギモーヴ
ギモーブ
Alternate katakana spelling; both are used.

Similar words

マシュマロ
マシュマロ is the common Japanese word for marshmallow, while ギモーヴ refers specifically to the French-style confection, often with a firmer texture and fruit flavors.

Etymology

From French guimauve, originally referring to the marshmallow plant and later the confection.